Sexual activity during adolescence can lead to unwanted pregnancy, which in turn can
result in serious maternal and fetal complications. The present study aimed to evaluate the …

Although most studies show that adolescent pregnant women are at a higher risk for
adverse birth outcomes, there has been limited research examining this relationship in …

Background Both young and advanced maternal age is associated with adverse birth and
child outcomes. Few studies have examined these associations in low-income and middle …

Background Recent decades have witnessed an increase in mean maternal age at
childbirth in most high-resourced countries. Advanced maternal age has been associated …

Abstract Study Objective To examine the extent to which socioeconomic status, mental
health, and substance use are associated with teenage pregnancies in Southwestern …

Abstract Study Objective Adolescent pregnancy is an important public health problem
worldwide. It is associated with increased risk of maternal and fetal complications. We aimed …

BACKGROUND: Birth defects affect 3% of babies born, and are one of the leading causes of
infant mortality. Both younger and older maternal age may pose increased risks for certain …

Objectives Explore associations between maternal and neonatal outcomes and maternal
age, with particular reference to adolescent women. Design Population-based cohort study …

Providing care to adolescent girls and women before and between pregnancies improves
their own health and wellbeing, as well as pregnancy and newborn outcomes, and can also …

Background There are limited data on how maternal age is related to twin pregnancy
outcomes. Objective The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between …